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renunciation

[ri-nuhn-see-ey-shuhn, -shee-] / rɪˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi- /


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Humanity could recover its moral bearings and pursue the abolition of nuclear weapons and the renunciation of war, or accept the inevitability that such man-made forces would ultimately abolish most or all of us.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

Her devotion to him required renunciation: She let go of her composing ambitions and gave over the majority of her schedule to performing his scores.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

The office of Miss Japan organizers on Tuesday said that Shiino’s renunciation of the title was accepted and added that the slot for the 2024 winner would remain empty.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

A day before her renunciation ceremony, the family had organised a huge celebratory procession in Surat.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2023

But his renunciation lacked the fire of the original prayer.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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